Charles Crawford

Charles Crawford

The State of Mississippi executed Charles Ray Crawford Wednesday evening at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman following a lethal injection. His death marks the State’s second execution this year and the 38th nationwide in 2025, part of a resurgence in the...
Eric Moffett – two short stories

Eric Moffett – two short stories

‘Blast’ Today was supposed to be a day of relaxation for me yet it was anything but that. The day started out fine, I awakened this morning to a bright new day; the sun was shining, birds were singing and I could hear and smell my partner in the kitchen...
What does it mean to live on Death Row?

What does it mean to live on Death Row?

‘What does it mean to live on Death Row?’ – by Lisa Jo Chamberlin Does it mean to live out the remainder of your days as if they are being counted or to prepare for the future that is unknown but counted? Should we pray for just one more day or let...
What does it mean to live on Death Row?

‘Baby Talk’ by Justin Underwood

As babies, we chanted the melodies of our heart—–gah, gah, goo, goo; Fearfully and wonderfully made, the hymns of our soul were dedicated to You. For we who are nothing in ourselves are everything in God, Innocent and impoverished in order to be enriched...
Editor’s blog…. knee jerk reaction to crime

Editor’s blog…. knee jerk reaction to crime

Kneejerk reactions to crime are a disservice to both perpetrators and victims. The onus should surely focus on prevention given that so much crime is committed by people who herald from a background rooted in poverty, addiction and compromised mental health. An...